Tributes have been paid to a 14-year-old schoolboy killed after being struck by a bus.
The teenager was walking along The Hard in Portsmouth when he was struck, according to Hampshire Constabulary.
One family friend posted on Facebook: ‘Such a great young man with so much to live for. A true credit to his family.
‘Rest in eternal peace. Sending love to your whole family. We will never forget you sweetheart.’
A petition asking Portsmouth Council to make the bus stop safer claimed the schoolboy had been struck by a falling lampost.
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It read: ‘This young boy was struck by a lamp post that had been dislodged by a bus mounting the kerb, resulting in him being rushed to critical care.
‘This heartbreaking incident is a grim reminder that the current location of the bus stop poses significant risks to safety due to its inadequate design and space constraints.’
It added the bus stop has a ‘dangerously narrow pavement’ that cannot safely accommodate waiting passengers with car drivers regularly seen performing ‘dangerous maneuvers’ to get past buses.
A Hampshire Police spokesman said: ‘We are appealing for information and witnesses as a young boy has died following a bus crash in Portsmouth.
‘At about 4.25pm on Monday August 17, police were called to The Hard after reports of a serious collision involving a pedestrian and a bus.
‘The pedestrian, a 14-year-old boy from Portsmouth, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and has since sadly passed away.
‘His family are being supported by specialist officers.’
The spokesman added: ‘The driver of the bus, a 39-year-old man from Portsmouth, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and then released on bail until November 17 while further inquiries are carried out.’
A note attached to flowers left at the scene, which is close to a bus transport hub, says: ‘RIP Fly High. I will never forget our memories. We had such a good time in science.
‘Can’t believe what happened. We will all miss u lots. Forever 14.’